Support member for photovoltaic modules

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top-rear perspective view of a support member for photovoltaic modules showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top-front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is bottom-front perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is bottom-rear perspective view thereof.

The broken line portions of the drawing figures are included to show unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a support member for photovoltaic modules, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D713784
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 20, 2013
Date of Patent: Sep 23, 2014
Assignee: Ecolibrium Solar, Inc. (Athens, OH)
Inventor: Brian James Wildes (Athens, OH)
Primary Examiner: Derrick Holland
Application Number: 29/458,511
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Solar Unit Or Component Thereof (D13/102)